The Lear's Family Weekend | Hampton Roads Photographer

I grew up across the street from Dan & Becky...their family is like a second family to me. They were both in the Navy and Dan graduated from the Naval Academy. I was so excited when they asked me to go to the Army Navy game with them and their family. Everyone was coming together from Seattle, Chicago, Virginia Beach, and DC. We walked the campus of the Naval Academy, tailgated at Camden Yards (Go Orioles!), watched the Army Navy game at Ravens Stadium, and had a couple fantastic family dinners!!

Beach Ambassadors Up Center Book Drive | Virginia Beach Event Photographer

I've written about this group of guys before. I just can't say enough about them. They're using their influence in the community to do great things for non-profit organizations throughout Hampton Roads. This past Saturday was the Beach Ambassadors' 1 year anniversary party. They also used this night of celebration to present The Up Center with a whopping 7,000-8,000 books!!!

95 Years Young | Personal

Back in November my parents, siblings and I made a trip up to Maryland to celebrate my great grandmother's 95th birthday. This woman is truly amazing! She has 8 children, 20 ish grandchildren, 80 ish great-grandchildren, and 50 ish great-great-granchildren. Our family reunions are like small town gatherings! It had been a long time since we had all gotten together. Everyone that could make the trip was there and it was wonderful to be surrounded by so many generations! I took pictures of my Nanny with her 8 children and then with each of her child's families. Enjoy!!

PersonalDanielle McVeyDecember 26, 2013birthday, family, family reunion, grandmother Comment

Sean & Laura's Gender Reveal | Virginia Beach Family Photographer

Sean and I basically grew up together and I've known Laura for a number of years now, too. I was ecstatic to hear that they were expecting their first bambino!! I was also excited to find out they were doing a gender reveal party...of course I'll be there with my camera!!!

Papineau Family | Hampton Roads Family Photographer

Gah! This family! I just love them so much!! Heather is one of my best friends and a fellow photographer so I was honored when she asked me to take her family pictures! Little Jack gave us a run for our money but I still managed to get a bunch of gorgeous shots of this gorgeous family!!

Jamane and Jesse | Virginia Beach Maternity Photographer

Jamane is simply glowing!! Her and Jesse are expecting their 3rd bundle of joy! She said to me "we're not a model couple". How wrong was she?! This was a dual session...you can see their family pictures HERE.

The Schroeder's | Virginia Beach Family Photographer

This family was so fun to photograph! We weren't sure how the little one was going to hold up but she surprised us all and was a trooper!! We had a dual session...family and maternity...you can see the maternity pictures HERE.

The Valenti's | Sandbridge Family Photographer

Mike and I basically grew up together...our dads have known each other since they were 2! I feel like I've known Amy for just as long! They came down this weekend to visit family and asked me to take family pictures of them and they freaking adorable daughter, Harper. (PS it's super cute when Amy calls her Harper Annie!!!) This morning was perfect!! We went to Sandbridge at sunrise and couldn't have asked for better weather! Love you guys!! Enjoy!

Francois 'Finn' Cote III | Hampton Roads Birth Photographer

Little Finn came into this world earlier than we all expected but we're so so thrilled to have him here!! I was throwing Amanda and Francois a co-ed baby shower along with one of Amanda's friend...the shower was on August 24th, a month before Finn was supposed to make his entrance. So imagine our surprise when we got the call saying the doctors weren't going to release Amanda from a scheduled appointment because little Finn needed to arrive NOW!! So we cleaned up the baby shower, packed the gifts in the car and headed to the hospital. As we walked into the maternity ward we heard the lullaby play that signals a birth and found out a minute later that it was for our Finn! He had a bit of a rough start but he's home and doing well!! The first couple pictures are of the baby shower decorations, the second group is from the first time Amanda was able to see and touch her baby boy! The last group was a lifestyle session we did at their house the week that Finn came home! Enjoy!!

Jack's 2nd Birthday | Virginia Beach Event Photographer

Heather is one of my closest friends and our sons are going to be best friends!! Her son, Jack just turned 2 (my dude isn't far behind!)! Enjoy the backyard birthday bash!!

The Dahr's | Hampton Roads Family Photographer

Emily is such a good friend of mine! Her and her boys were my very first photo session when I decided I wanted to make a business out of Photography. That was last August! I've come such a long way since then! We've decided to make this family shoot an annual thing! We added someone else to the mix this year...Tim kept coming up with great pose ideas and he was able to get these 2 rowdy boys (whom I LOVE!!) to almost cooperate!! haha Emmy knows I love them!!! Maybe next August we'll be adding someone else to the mix?!

Todd, Jill, & Family | Lifestyle Session: Boating!

This was my first lifestyle session and I have to say, I loved it! Capturing a family while they're naturally interacting is amazing. We have been in New Hampshire for a week visiting my husband's family. His cousin, Todd, invited us out on their boat for the day and his wife Jill asked me to take some pictures of them. This family is so sweet. Little Evelyn liked to hold on to daddy's leg while he was driving the boat. Annabelle is a little gymnast, climbing on the bars in the boat. And Callen is going to be an extreme sports fanatic!! He got up on that knee board within seconds!! Todd and Jill took turns driving the boat...Todd needed a turn on the knee board and skis!

FamilyDanielle McVeyJuly 27, 2013boat, extreme sports, family, lake, life jackets, lifestyle, new hampshire, waterComment

Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend? | Personal

Diamonds are pretty and shiny and flashy but I have to say, I don't think Ms. Monroe ever owned a dog. I couldn't have asked for a better dog to have while raising a baby.

PersonalDanielle McVeyJune 25, 2013baby, best friend, diamonds, dog, family, photographer, puppy, rescue, spca, virginia beachComment